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WindowBlinds 7 - Beta 1

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WindowBlinds 7 - Beta 1

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We at Stardock are excited to announce the availability of WindowBlinds 7 – Beta 1 today!  WindowBlinds is an application that allows Windows users to change the visual styles (skins) of Windows Vista, XP, and now, Windows 7. 

This is the first release of WindowBlinds for Windows 7, and as of right now there are no “new” features added.  The main point of this release is to get WindowBlinds working on Windows 7, and then add the “pretty stuff” later in development.  I cannot stress this enough….this is an early beta and there are certain items that will not be skinned correctly at this time.

More info about the beta:

  • Windows 7 support
  • Compact start menus will not work
  • No semi-transparent backgrounds (for now)

Windows XP and Vista users will not notice any huge changes, this release is primarily about Windows 7.  This release requires Windows 7 Build 7100 RC.  Right now, the beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers via Impulse.  You can still get the beta by becoming a subscriber.  Visit www.objectdesktop.com for more information.

Just to give you an idea of what Windows 7 specific skins might look like, danilloOc is working on a Win7 skin that he has shared with us.

Working_stuff__by_danillooc

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Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ok. Well, good luck, it works really well.

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Since WB config shows 7 to be a temporary interface, I'm guessing it expires... maybe

 

Have you opened the settings in Impulse and reset the data?

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
probably a dumb question ...but hey if the cap fits. If you have XP or Vista should we be ignoring Windowblinds 7 or will it eventually bring added functionality to us as well ?
Reply #31 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Bonsaiboyz, reply 5
probably a dumb question ...but hey if the cap fits. If you have XP or Vista should we be ignoring Windowblinds 7 or will it eventually bring added functionality to us as well ?
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This beta is all about making sure that WB works on Windows7 and doesn't break elsewhere.  New features will likely show up for Vista and XP users.